The Spring Festival is the most important traditional festival in China. It usually falls on the first day of the lunar new year and lasts for about 15 days. During this time, people go back home to reunite with their families. They clean their houses, decorate them with red lanterns and couplets, and prepare delicious food. Children are especially excited because they can receive lucky money from elders wrapped in red envelopes.
On New Year's Eve, the whole family gathers together to have a big dinner. Dumplings are a common dish, symbolizing wealth and good fortune. After dinner, everyone watches the Spring Festival Gala on TV or sets off fireworks to celebrate the arrival of the new year. On the first day of the new year, people dress up in new clothes and visit relatives and friends to wish each other happiness and health. The Spring Festival is not only a time for celebration but also an opportunity to express gratitude and love to loved ones.